Submitted by admin on April 23, 2009 - 00:01
Other Provisions for Disabled Members
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A pension may be granted either on a temporary or permanent basis. A temporary pension may be converted to a permanent pension when the disability reaches a final stationary condition but a pension can be reviewed and either increased or reduced at any time.
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A clothing allowance for wear and tear of clothing or footwear as follows:
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Loss of two limbs or parts: 12s. 6d. a week.
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Loss of leg or part: 11s. 6d. a week.
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Loss of arm or part: 8s. 6d. a week.
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For use of mechanical appliances etc.: 8s. 6d. a week.
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A free pass on New Zealand Railways rail and road services to a member in receipt of a full pension.
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A permit to travel first class at second class rates on New Zealand Railways to an amputee or other person suffering locomotive disabilities to a degree of over 50 per cent for which a permanent pension is paid.
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Payment of travelling allowance up to 10s. a week to a totally disabled pensioner who is unfit to travel alone.
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Free medical and surgical treatment in respect of pensionable disabilities. Surgical appliances such as artificial limbs etc. are also supplied free and kept in good order and repair.
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Payment of up to £100 towards the cost of structural alterations with a £25 provision for furniture to provide special accommodation for a pensioner suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.
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A maximum accommodation allowance of £2 5s. a day to a pensioner reporting for medical examination or treatment and compensation of up to £2 2s. 6d. a day in respect of loss of earnings.
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Interest-free loans to certain seriously disabled pensioners to purchase motor cars; payment of loadings on life insurance policies where loadings are due to war disabilities; gallantry awards to disablement pensioners; and funeral grants in respect of deceased ex-servicemen.
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Where a disablement pensioner requires the services of an attendant a grant towards an attendant's wages of up to £8 a week.